With thirty-two speculative stories, ‘Africa Risen’ is a diverse collection that had a mix of hits and misses for me.
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A MASTER OF DJINN by P. Djèlí Clark
‘A Master of Djinn’ delivers a fun blend of fantasy, science fiction, mystery and action in an alternate 1912 Cairo.
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STAY WITH ME by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
Heartbreaking and entertaining, ‘Stay with Me’ explores the painful clash between love and cultural expectations.
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THE CITY OF BRASS by S.A. Chakraborty
‘The City of Brass’ had so much promise, but the drawn-out, confusing execution and numerous YA tropes gradually smothered my interest.
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THE OBELISK GATE by N.K. Jemisin
‘The Obelisk Gate’ brilliantly expands on the foundation set in The Fifth Season, but I did not find it as gripping.
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THE MIDNIGHT FEAST by Lucy Foley
Despite an intriguing start and atmospheric setting, I struggled to stay invested in ‘The Midnight Feast.’
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SUNBRINGER by Hannah Kaner
‘Sunbringer’ is a terrific sequel that builds upon the events of Godkiller and delivers strong political intrigue.
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THE FIFTH SEASON by N. K. Jemisin
For a book that essentially sets the scene for the rest of the series, ‘The Fifth Season’ was surprisingly gripping!
Similar read: Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson